What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to Barry Island?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Barry Island is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Barry Island?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Barry Island is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Barry Kwik Fit via Bournemouth Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Barry Island via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Poole to Barry Island?

The distance between Poole and Barry Island is 159 miles. The road distance is 117.7 miles.

How do I travel from Poole to Barry Island without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £60 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Poole to Barry Island?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Poole to Barry Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Barry Island bus from?

Poole to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Barry Island train from?

Poole to Barry Island train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Poole to Barry Island is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Poole to Barry Island bus arrive?

Poole to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Poole to Barry Island train arrive?

Poole to Barry Island train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Poole to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Barry Island is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Poole to Barry Island.

How do I get a train ticket from Poole to Barry Island?

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Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1595+ hotels available in Barry Island.

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There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Barry Island by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 2m
£61–121
Drive 117 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Barry Islandcar 117 mi
2h 53m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp3
7h 13m
£31–52
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 2m
£80–144
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 11m
£44–81

Poole to Barry Island by train

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Distance: 157.7 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Barry Island, Wales?

You can take a train from Poole to Barry Island via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bournemouth Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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